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MANAGE STINGING AND BITING PESTS OUTSIDE

Fleas, ticks, mound-building ants, and other bloodsucking pests can quickly ruin outdoor time with painful stings or dangerous bites. The Mosquito Squad® Squad Yard Defender package is the ultimate solution for protecting your yard from over 20 types of crawling, biting, and stinging pests—including fleas, ants, fire ants, and ground-burrowing wasps. Our targeted treatments focus on shaded areas where fleas and ticks primarily hide and use specialized methods to help control ant mounds and help deter new colonies.

The foundation for our Squad Yard Defender package is our Barrier Treatment Plus, which eliminates up to 90% of mosquitoes and other pests and continues to protect your yard for up to three weeks. Our technicians will then apply a combination of baits and additional products to help combat the pests that can burrow and hide beneath the surface of your yard.

When you sign up for the Squad Yard Defender package, you receive:

A combination of flea and tick treatment for yards, prescriptive baiting, and ant mound-drenching techniques
Core Barrier Treatment Plus package, designed to guard against common insects like mosquitoes, ticks, flies, and spiders
Essential Botanical Insecticide Repellency: Made with plant-based technology, our proprietary, water-based insecticide combines five essential oils to create an extra layer of defense, helping effectively target, repel, and reduce pests in your yard for up to 21 days.

HOW OUR COMBINED OUTDOOR ANT, FLEA, AND TICK CONTROL WORKS

Our 3-step Squad Yard Defender approach:

Inspection – Knowing that fleas and ticks prefer moist, shady, and cool places, our trained professionals look for these areas in your yard. We also inspect tall grass, natural areas bordering managed turf, and low-lying areas that are especially damp. Mound-building ants tend to be most visible after heavy rains when colonies are excavated.
Treatment – Our EPA-registered flea and tick yard spray can kill pests on contact, disrupts flea and tick lifecycles, and continues to deter fleas and ticks for up to 21 days. We periodically apply granules to help control immature stages of these pests and disrupt the lifecycle to help protect your yard. To treat ants, we combine targeted mound drench applications with granular ant bait applications to help eliminate and prevent future mounds.
Ongoing management – After your initial treatment, we recommend keeping up with continued services to manage small ant hills and use specialized baits to help prevent them from becoming massive colonies. Tick and flea populations can be controlled through granular treatment applications in the spring and late summer as well as targeted barrier applications in “tick zones.”

The Potential Dangers of Biting and Stinging Pests

Ticks and fleas are both vectors of disease that feed on the blood of their host. Fleas can pass along harmful parasites, such as tapeworms, and bacterial disease, such as Typhus. Common diseases transmitted by ticks include Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, and Q fever.

Mound-building ants, such as pavement and fire ants, can leave you with painful and itchy spots that blister. They can also harm your property as they destroy nearby vegetation and negatively impact landscaping.

Fire ants commonly build their mounds in damp soil and grass which can lead to many small biting insects in areas where children and pets play. These bites can cause infections or even anaphylactic shock.

Schedule a Professional Combined Ant, Flea, and Tick Yard Treatment

Protect yourself and your loved ones from bites and stings and enjoy your yard in peace! Make the management of dangerous pests easy with the help of our Squad Yard Defender. Call today at (877) 332-2239 or contact us online for a free quote.

SQUAD YARD DEFENDER DISCLAIMER: Service packages may vary by location. Please check with your local Mosquito Squad to confirm what services are available in your area.

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Preventing Pests

Take a closer look at how to keep specific pests out of your home

Preventing fire ants

Though most ants aren’t dangerous, fire ants can be a serious nuisance and danger to you and your pets. Mosquito Squad is here to protect you from invasion, but you can also follow some simple steps to help keep the ants at bay as a precaution.

Learn About Fire Ants

Preventing spiders

It's essential to seal potential entry points and reduce clutter where spiders might hide in your home in order to keep them from invading. Maintaining a clean environment and managing outdoor vegetation can also help deter them from approaching your living spaces.

Learn About Spiders

Preventing cockroaches

To prevent cockroaches from entering your home, ensure that all potential entry points are sealed and maintain a clean environment to eliminate food sources. Regularly inspect and address any plumbing leaks or standing water, as these can attract pests.

Learn About Cockroaches

Preventing scorpions

To protect your home from scorpions, ensure that potential entry points are sealed and maintain a tidy outdoor environment. Regularly remove debris and keep vegetation trimmed to reduce their hiding spots and discourage them from approaching your home.

Learn About Scorpions

Real Reviews – Written by real people like you

Customer Reviews of Mosquito Squad

4.9 avg

(10905 reviews)

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He was also very informative and provided me with suggestions to provide the best results. I look forward to seeing how these treatments work for us! Brittany, my scheduler, was also very friendly and helped to get me conveniently scheduled.', u'author_name': u'Loren F.', 'datetime': datetime.datetime(2025, 1, 3, 16, 41, 12), 'review_rating': 5, 'review_author': u'Loren F.', u'author_url': u'https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/110317435316279848147/reviews', u'relative_time_description': u'3 weeks ago', u'time': 1735922472, u'translated': False, u'original_language': u'en'}, {u'rating': 5, u'profile_photo_url': u'https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIanN9xFcFF14xkE06yKJbxchT6aEEesLtRWKSshwFSZg_x4g=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo', u'language': u'en', u'text': u'Regular spraying has kept the mosquitoes at bay on our patio and courtyard. We were able to entertain outside again without tons of citronella and zappers. Highly recommend this company for their knowledgeable and reliable service.', 'review_content': u'Regular spraying has kept the mosquitoes at bay on our patio and courtyard. We were able to entertain outside again without tons of citronella and zappers. Highly recommend this company for their knowledgeable and reliable service.', u'author_name': u'Bibi Bear', 'datetime': datetime.datetime(2025, 1, 2, 16, 55, 35), 'review_rating': 5, 'review_author': u'Bibi Bear', u'author_url': u'https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/110680471119212076185/reviews', u'relative_time_description': u'3 weeks ago', u'time': 1735836935, u'translated': False, u'original_language': u'en'}, {u'rating': 5, u'profile_photo_url': u'https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLeUdKDoZ5s0vsnVZILEZEoJcuKlR12LQuDqUIdFEOl1EfohQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo', u'language': u'en', u'text': u'We love mosquito squad, super professional! We get notifications they will be arriving and when service is completed. We are in the Northwoods and we love being able to sit outside by the fire with no mosquitoes buzzing and biting. It truly is amazing and the service is outstanding\u2026thank you Mosquito Squad!', 'review_content': u'We love mosquito squad, super professional! We get notifications they will be arriving and when service is completed. We are in the Northwoods and we love being able to sit outside by the fire with no mosquitoes buzzing and biting. It truly is amazing and the service is outstanding\u2026thank you Mosquito Squad!', u'author_name': u'Dottie Baker', 'datetime': datetime.datetime(2024, 12, 18, 18, 19, 11), 'review_rating': 5, 'review_author': u'Dottie Baker', u'author_url': u'https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/115813058114558377221/reviews', u'relative_time_description': u'a month ago', u'time': 1734545951, u'translated': False, u'original_language': u'en'}, {u'rating': 5, u'profile_photo_url': u'https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUtIflbtFTHXk9P8xb3ccPtXvt2ls9yXcL_Ya-o3yaDX7pai-k=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo', u'language': u'en', u'text': u'Great Experience! Good Price! So glad they have taken care of my mosquito and flea issue for my Pets!', 'review_content': u'Great Experience! Good Price! So glad they have taken care of my mosquito and flea issue for my Pets!', u'author_name': u'Lee Calvert', 'datetime': datetime.datetime(2024, 11, 28, 0, 35, 44), 'review_rating': 5, 'review_author': u'Lee Calvert', u'author_url': u'https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/115541506548113171080/reviews', u'relative_time_description': u'a month ago', u'time': 1732754144, u'translated': False, u'original_language': u'en'}, {u'rating': 5, u'profile_photo_url': u'https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKt2YhbM7kXUxE0vQRBmazu8GlDAvTWCYi-5x4qCDIdeem18v0=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo', u'language': u'en', u'text': u'Jamel was friendly, very courteous, and extremely efficient! He explained the applications and services he was completing that day. Its refreshing to encounter someone who enjoys his job and is eager to deliver the best service possible. He is definitely a 5 star employee!!', 'review_content': u'Jamel was friendly, very courteous, and extremely efficient! He explained the applications and services he was completing that day. Its refreshing to encounter someone who enjoys his job and is eager to deliver the best service possible. He is definitely a 5 star employee!!', u'author_name': u'Andy Wyman', 'datetime': datetime.datetime(2024, 11, 23, 23, 4, 3), 'review_rating': 5, 'review_author': u'Andy Wyman', u'author_url': u'https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/113248030056312813065/reviews', u'relative_time_description': u'2 months ago', u'time': 1732403043, u'translated': False, u'original_language': u'en'}, {u'rating': 5, u'profile_photo_url': u'https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLC7ola_TSUJKbLLx2xxD-FO90MURQnheMhEpwkTJ6N8srFIQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo', u'language': u'en', u'text': u'Their team has always been very accommodating to our needs and they do a great job! Highly recommend! Heidi was very helpful.', 'review_content': u'Their team has always been very accommodating to our needs and they do a great job! Highly recommend! Heidi was very helpful.', u'author_name': u'Kathy Krumholz', 'datetime': datetime.datetime(2024, 11, 22, 19, 35, 58), 'review_rating': 5, 'review_author': u'Kathy Krumholz', u'author_url': u'https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/114794339801622774259/reviews', u'relative_time_description': u'2 months ago', u'time': 1732304158, u'translated': False, u'original_language': u'en'}, {u'rating': 5, u'profile_photo_url': u'https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUvTXmgKh0UenI0QGEK8ljpF21YymUh5ZEn3PEV4RUv2D2LQqY=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo', u'language': u'en', u'text': u'9-3-24. TAVAREZ covered the property per our agreement and most mosquitoes are gone another good job. He talked with me upon arrival and wished me and my family a happy holiday season and for us to enjoy all the holidays. He asked me did I have any complaints or questions. We discussed next season and I told him as of now we will be back for another year of treatment. Thank you.', 'review_content': u'9-3-24. TAVAREZ covered the property per our agreement and most mosquitoes are gone another good job. He talked with me upon arrival and wished me and my family a happy holiday season and for us to enjoy all the holidays. He asked me did I have any complaints or questions. We discussed next season and I told him as of now we will be back for another year of treatment. Thank you.', u'author_name': u'Don Wilson', 'datetime': datetime.datetime(2024, 11, 16, 23, 36), 'review_rating': 5, 'review_author': u'Don Wilson', u'author_url': u'https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/100443014940668774660/reviews', u'relative_time_description': u'2 months ago', u'time': 1731800160, u'translated': False, u'original_language': u'en'}, {u'rating': 5, u'profile_photo_url': u'https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUvTXmgKh0UenI0QGEK8ljpF21YymUh5ZEn3PEV4RUv2D2LQqY=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo', u'language': u'en', u'text': u'9-3-24. 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We\u2019ll done, young man!', u'author_name': u'George Seibel', 'datetime': datetime.datetime(2024, 11, 15, 15, 28, 43), 'review_rating': 5, 'review_author': u'George Seibel', u'author_url': u'https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/100314527369892664628/reviews', u'relative_time_description': u'2 months ago', u'time': 1731684523, u'translated': False, u'original_language': u'en'}, {u'rating': 4, u'profile_photo_url': u'https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLUt0EMIumzCi9whKhthO186DDx5AfJoPFbZtddBZGkU3vj9A=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo', u'language': u'en', u'text': u'Jacob and Tyler have been great and they are always good about talking with me first and making sure my pets and little one are inside. We did have some scheduling problems with them which was frustrating, but besides that, mosquito squad has been awesome and thorough!', 'review_content': u'Jacob and Tyler have been great and they are always good about talking with me first and making sure my pets and little one are inside. We did have some scheduling problems with them which was frustrating, but besides that, mosquito squad has been awesome and thorough!', u'author_name': u'Kristen Weld', 'datetime': datetime.datetime(2024, 11, 12, 18, 0, 32), 'review_rating': 4, 'review_author': u'Kristen Weld', u'author_url': u'https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/108138516187233452361/reviews', u'relative_time_description': u'2 months ago', u'time': 1731434432, u'translated': False, u'original_language': u'en'}]

Loren F.

"I’ve had my fair share of experience with many pest control companies ranging from awful to ok. Mosquito squad was recommended to me by someone I trust so I thought I would give them a try. Joey..."

Bibi Bear

"Regular spraying has kept the mosquitoes at bay on our patio and courtyard. We were able to entertain outside again without tons of citronella and zappers. Highly recommend this company for their..."

Dottie Baker

"We love mosquito squad, super professional! We get notifications they will be arriving and when service is completed. We are in the Northwoods and we love being able to sit outside by the fire..."

Lee Calvert

"Great Experience! Good Price! So glad they have taken care of my mosquito and flea issue for my Pets!"

Andy Wyman

"Jamel was friendly, very courteous, and extremely efficient! He explained the applications and services he was completing that day. Its refreshing to encounter someone who enjoys his job and..."

Kathy Krumholz

"Their team has always been very accommodating to our needs and they do a great job! Highly recommend! Heidi was very helpful."

Don Wilson

"9-3-24. TAVAREZ covered the property per our agreement and most mosquitoes are gone another good job. He talked with me upon arrival and wished me and my family a happy holiday season and for us..."

Don Wilson

"9-3-24. TAVAREZ covered the property per our agreement and most mosquitoes are gone another good job. He talked with me upon arrival and wished me and my family a happy holiday season and for us..."

George Seibel

"This gentleman was extremely polite and courteous, enjoys his job and thanked me for being a customer. He’s a tremendous asset to your company! We’ll done, young man!"

Kristen Weld

"Jacob and Tyler have been great and they are always good about talking with me first and making sure my pets and little one are inside. We did have some scheduling problems with them which was..."